Hamilton explains ignoring Ferrari pit call in Singapore
Multiple outlets reported that Lewis Hamilton addressed his decision not to follow a Ferrari instruction to pit during the Singapore Grand Prix. The episode also prompted an apology from Hamilton, while coverage questioned whether it reflected a wider trust issue.
Lewis Hamilton said he chose not to follow Ferrari’s order to pit during the Singapore Grand Prix, and later explained why he made that decision. Reports described the moment as a strategy error or blunder during the race.
RaceFans reported that Hamilton apologised to Ferrari for not pitting under the Virtual Safety Car, while also noting there was no obvious discussion of that VSC message on the radio broadcast. Other coverage from Autosport and Crash.net focused on the broader implications of the incident, including suggestions it could point to a loss of trust between Hamilton and Ferrari.